By firebombtimEFUCKERS - 29/09/2012 16:32 - United States

Today, I finally managed to sleep, after two days of being kept awake by the miniature floodlights my neighbors have installed to scare off burglars. Only a couple of hours into my sleep, I woke up to the sound of their car being broken into. FML
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xCrazyMexican 4

Hey op here's a tip for the lights put a sheet up over the window to block out the light. Hope you get some sleep soon.

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DocBastard 38

Watt's the big deal? You don't sound very bright to me. Let me shed some light on the situation - hang some blackout shades and wear ear plugs.

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xCrazyMexican 4

Hey op here's a tip for the lights put a sheet up over the window to block out the light. Hope you get some sleep soon.

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buck33 14

That's what I did when my neighbors had bright lights. Anyway, despite being woken up, this actually kind of seems like a win for the OP.

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drewcat21 0

I sleep during the day due to working overnights. Sheets won't do crap but you can buy black out curtains which work great.

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xCrazyMexican 4

Thanks 14 I was actually imaging something like that in my mind a dark sheet or cloth of sorts

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xCrazyMexican 4

Ah meant to write 16

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budnut 10

Was I the only one who went up and looked for 14's comment ?

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hatesfate 6

63 - your profile says you're 21. Either way you may have got the FML which seems to be a feat but you've totally missed the point

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Meettitan 14

A large sheet of construction paper, or aluminum foil in the windows; one of the best temporary fixes I've found.

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Srs_business 7

A burglar saw the floodlight and thought "Challenge Accepted!"

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Teyros 24

^ lol or the burglars were other annoyed neighbors.

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Clioo_fml 17

OP isn't the only one who deserves to be on FML for this...poor neighbors.

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PinkieKeen 20

41 - your a complete DUMBASS. OP has been restless for THREE nights, and you think the neighbors should be on FML?

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Srs_business 7

42- You're* You should really learn the difference before calling someone a dumbass.

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Clioo_fml 17

42, I never said OP wasn't suffering. But before you call me a dumbass, read the Post again. It was the NEIGHBORS' car that got broken into, even after all the money they spent to prevent that exact thing from happening!

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BunchieRules 31

Well, 42 doesn't seem very bright, does he?

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hatesfate 6

42 seems to be the floodlight that didn't work

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IAmAGinger 7

Well, at least you got some sleep? Sorry, that really stinks. :/ (I know, typical comment. Sorry, fellow commenters.)

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Srs_business 7

Come on 3, you should've tried to put a little more soul into that comment.

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KiddNYC1O 20

You know, you're not sentenced to hit SEND... :P

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RadioDeeJayy_ 6

F your neighbor's life, OP. Thankfully it wasn't your car!

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itsharkley 8

So why is he breaking into his neighbor's car? Is he wording it like this because he's schizophrenic?

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emeraldisle 30

Those lights can be bothersome. Perhaps wear a sleeping mask and ear plugs.

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amandajlucas2015 2

That's Wut I did when my college roommate would stay up till five o clock in the morning with the lights on and I had class at 8 I just bought a mask it worked great couldn't see a thing!

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DocBastard 38

Watt's the big deal? You don't sound very bright to me. Let me shed some light on the situation - hang some blackout shades and wear ear plugs.

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gc327072 30

Perhaps if Edison were here he'd have a more direct solution.

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MissMae93 23

You've noticed that too, 21? I'm getting worried!

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Soloman212 28

Don't be alarmed by your lack of sleep; brighter times are sure to come about!

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feldco1 17

Maybe invest in some better windows coverage? Hope you get some sleep soon!

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lovernaught66 7

Stupid burglars creating reason to keep neighbors awake.

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skippymagee 5

Got em! This situation blows for both you and your neighbors.

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Hiimhaileypotter 52

I've never really understood putting lights up to "scare off burglars." I guess that would work if someone was looking so they could see what they were doing and call the cops, but what if it's 3 in the morning and no one is watching? You're just giving the burglar light to see in.

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sadistmonkey 19

Well, if they're bright enough, people like the OP are watching.

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youknowimright 5

There's a better chance of getting caught if your lit up. @ 3am its unlikely but if i was a burglar i would steal shit from the pitch black cars than the ones in lit up areas.

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